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Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide
| Entity type | Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 3.6–3.7 V |
| Operating voltage window | 2.7–4.2 V |
| Energy density | 150–220 Wh/kg (cell level) |
| Cycle life | 1,000–2,000 cycles (cycles to 80% capacity, ~80% DOD, 25 °C) |
| Temperature window | discharge −20 to +55 °C · charge 0 to +45 °C |
| Thermal stability | Moderate (needs active thermal management) |
| Cobalt content | ~9–33% (blend-dependent, falling) |
| Typical cell format | Pouch / prismatic |
All figures are typical ranges, not a substitute for a specific cell datasheet — they vary by manufacturer, cell format and C-rate.
What the data means: NMC’s position in the chemistry family is set by two numbers working against each other — energy density (Wh/kg) and cycle life. NMC sits at roughly 150–220 Wh/kg and 1,000–2,000 cycles, which places it at a specific point on the energy-versus-longevity trade-off.
Why it matters: A datasheet number only means something with its basis — cell-level energy density is not pack-level, and cycle life is only meaningful at a stated depth of discharge and temperature. Read NMC against those conditions, never as a bare figure.
Engineering interpretation, not a purchasing guarantee.
Evidence card — how this chemistry’s data was established
Basis: typical ranges cross-verified from cell-manufacturer datasheets and battery engineering references.
Typical ranges; the exact nickel/manganese/cobalt ratio (e.g. NMC 811 vs 111) moves both energy density and cycle life.
Last verified: 2026-09-18
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